AU REVOIR LES ENFANTS tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, precisely observed tale of courage, cowardice, and tragic awakening.
"Au Revoir les Enfants" — movie produced in France and Germany and released in 1987. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 45min. "Au Revoir les Enfants" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel. Click on a playlink to watch it now!